International journal of cardiology
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Observational Study
Transapical off-pump mitral valve repair with Neochord implantation: Early clinical results.
This prospective study aims to assess early clinical outcomes in patients undergoing Transapical Off-Pump Mitral Valve Intervention with Neochord Implantation (TOP-MINI). ⋯ Early results with Neochord procedure indicate that TOP-MINI is feasible and safe. Efficacy is maintained up to 3 months follow-up with significant clinical benefit for the patients.
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Observational Study
Extracorporeal life support for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: Should we still fight for? A single-centre, 5-year experience.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation displays low survival rate after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) could be suggested as a rescue therapeutic option in refractory OHCA. The aim of this report is to analyze our experience of ECLS implantation for refractory OHCA. ⋯ ECLS for refractory OHCA should be limited in consideration of its poor, especially neurological, outcome. Non-shockable rhythms could be considered as a formal contraindication allowing a concentration of our efforts on the shockable rhythms, where the chances of success are substantial.
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Letter Case Reports
Survived out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to coronary vasospasm.